Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teatro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Geppetto's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ranch House
Coffee Shop
Sì Sì Caffè
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Orinda Theatre
Cinema
Student Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
California Shakespeare Theater
Theatre Arts
Mazzariello Labyrinth
Attraction
Rheem Theatre
Cinema
Golden Gate Live Steamers
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
BevMo!
Alcohol
Republic of Cake
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Roundup Saloon
Bar
Lamorinda Pizza
Fast Food
Tangelo
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Nation's Giant Hamburgers and Great Pies
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jackson's
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Headlands Brewing Company
Bar
Fitness (4) F
Jeanne Dowell Yoga Fitness & Spa Programs
Gym
Orinda Civic Center
Community Centre
InForma
Gym
Wilder Art & Garden Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Hacienda De Las Flores
Community Centre
Lafayette Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Genuine Goodness
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
SusieCakes
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (25) C-
Paul Park
Park
Orinda Community Park
Park
Orinda Oaks Park
Park
Dalewood Park
Park
Moraga Valley Swim & Tennis Club
Park
Brook Street Park
Park
Stanley Park
Park
Leigh Creekside Park
Park
North Oakland Regional Sports Center
Park
Moraga Commons Park
Park
Moraga Commons Park Playground
Playground
Saint Marys Ballfield
Park
Gateway
Park
John Garber Park
Park
Shops (20) F
Computer Software & Hardware
Electronics
Saloon Elegante
Beauty
Canneti's Bookshop
Books
Morrison's Jewelers
Fashion
Orinda Optometry Group
Optician
Chevron
Convenience Store
Dipping Nails
Beauty
Natural Life Foods
Nutrition Supplements
Hollyhock Gifts
Gift Shop
Orinda Books
Books
Tina Nails
Beauty
McCaulou's
Department Store
Sison Salon
Hairdresser
Village Barber
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Elaine's Nails
Beauty
Orinda Shoes
Shoes
Rechic
Clothing
Penny Lane
Hairdresser
Orinda Village Antiques
Furniture
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Ensor Jeremy E OD
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Floral Arts Florist
Florist
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 21.6% take public transportation in Orinda.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations A+
Camino Pablo & Moraga Way
Bus Stop
Camino Pablo & Brookwood Road
Bus Stop
Orinda
Transit Station
Moraga Way & Orchard Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Orchard Road
Bus Stop
Orinda BART
Bus Stop
Orinda Way & Orinda Library
Bus Stop
Orinda Way & Orinda Community Center
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Brookside Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & McDonnell Nursery
Bus Stop
Orinda Way & Irwin Way
Bus Stop
Orinda Way & Avenida De Orinda
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Glorietta Boulevard
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Casa Vieja
Bus Stop
Camino Pablo & El Toyonal
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Los Cerros
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Orchard Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Oak Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Ardor Lane
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Valley View Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Hall Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Woodland Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Way & Ivy Drive
Bus Stop
Morage Way & Ivy Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.6% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Orinda is 279/100 - which is 100% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Orinda crime rates are 700 per 100k, which is 75% lower than California
Property Crime
643 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
57 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Orinda is $231,230 - which is 263% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$231,230 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Orinda Rehabilitation
Hospital
Orinda Police Department
Police
Orinda Optometry Group
Doctor
Fire Station 45
Fire Station
Advanced Therapy Center
Clinic
Moraga-Orinda Fire Station
Fire Station
Orinda Medical Group
Doctor
Women's Health Center: Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Clinic
Moraga Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lafayette Police Department
Police
East Bay Regional Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Moraga-Orinda Fire District Station 41
Fire Station
Oakland Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Contra Costa Fire - Station 17
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B-

Orinda home prices are $1,515,500 - which is 270% higher than California
Home Price
$1,515,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Orinda graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
School Test Scores
87% A+
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Glorietta Elementary
Bentley School
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Happy Valley Elementary
Wagner Ranch Elementary
Orinda Intermediate
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Sleepy Hollow Elementary
Del Rey Elementary
Lafayette Elementary
Los Perales Elementary
M. H. Stanley Middle
St Perpetua School
The Child Day School - Lafayette
Canyon Elementary
Diablo Valley Montessori School
Springstone
The Saklan School
Thornhill Elementary
Kaiser Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Orinda Academy
Holden High School
Bentley School
Campolindo High
Miramonte High
Springstone
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ratings A

Orinda has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Sleepy Little Town 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 27, 2020) I guess if you are 55+ years old, this quiet little town is fine for you.
I would not recommend it to younger folks. After 8 PM the whole town seems to fall asleep.
Even nearby Moraga has more going on. I could not take it, so I moved to Mountain View, CA. ...Read More Read Less
Orinda, CA 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I have been living here in Orinda, CA going on 10 years now and I love it here. Orinda is probably one of the best places to live, in my opinion. It's a happy friendly place with lots of good people and neighbors.

We have such amazing weather in the summer; our average is about ...Read More 62 degrees Fahrenheit. It really makes going to the different parks something else. The housing market is pretty stable, too. Our average home value is higher than that of all of California's. There is virtually no crime, which also raises the value of homes and property. The schools are just as good as well; with a graduation rate 23% higher than the state's. Although the overall cost of living is a little high, but that's to be expected from such a wonderful place.

All in all, I have enjoyed every minute of living here the past 10 years. It is a nice calm and quiet town without any of the drama from a big city. There’s very little stress. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Orinda? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Paul Park
      Orinda Community Park
      Orinda Oaks Park
      Dalewood Park
      Moraga Valley Swim & Tennis Club
      Brook Street Park
      Stanley Park
      Leigh Creekside Park

      Entertainment

      Orinda Theatre
      Student Performing Arts Center
      California Shakespeare Theater
      Mazzariello Labyrinth
      Rheem Theatre
      Golden Gate Live Steamers

      Food & Drink

      BevMo!
      Republic of Cake
      Panda Express
      BevMo!
      Roundup Saloon
      Lamorinda Pizza
      Tangelo
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Orinda? Of all people who commute, 21.6% take public transportation in Orinda.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Orinda? The cost of living in Orinda is 279/100 - which is 100% higher than California.
      Orinda
      279

      179% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Orinda? Orinda crime rates are 700, which are 75% lower than California
      Total Crime
      700 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 143

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Orinda? The median income in Orinda is $231,230 which is 263% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $231,230318% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $118,827298% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Orinda a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Orinda Rehabilitation

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Orinda Medical Group
      Orinda Optometry Group

      B- Housing

      What are Orinda home prices? Orinda home prices are $1,515,500 - which is 270% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,515,500721% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,371150% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      93%

      46% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Orinda have good schools? The Orinda graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      87%

      81% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Orinda a good place to live? Orinda has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      99%

      3 total surveys

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